Aerospace Engineer Salary in California
Based on 9K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$143,860
$69.163/hr
vs National Average
$126,293
+13.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$102K – $225K
9K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Aerospace Engineer in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $102,380 |
| 25th percentile | $118,000 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $143,860 |
| 75th percentile | $185,220 |
| 90th percentile | $224,660 |
Historical Salary Trend — Aerospace Engineer in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $132,540 |
| 2023 | $130,720 |
| 2024 | $143,860 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $132,540 | $112,679 |
| 2023 | $130,720 | $121,877 |
| 2024 | $143,860 | $126,293 |